Support for four-in-hand tie



Feb. 7, 1956 F. Y. KURIYAMA 2,733,447 V SUPPORT FOR FouR-IN-HAND TIE Filed Dec. 21, 1954 INVENTOR. Hm J. ffV ZUZMY same in open and in closed positions.

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tie is folded so as to form a four-in-hand tie with the device contained therein; p Fig. is a rear view of the assembly of device and necktie; and

SUPPORT FOR FOUR-lN-HAND "rm Fred Y. Kuriyama, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii A Application December 21, 1954, Serial No. 476,779

3 Claims. (Cl. 2-153 The present invention is related to devices for form- 1 ing and retaining neckties and more particularly it is directed to a device for this purpose and in connection with four-in-hand ties.

There have been proposed a number of necktie holders and supporters for various types of ties, including fourin-hand ties. In one such device there was provided a body having wings and embodying a wire arrangement adapted to fit over the collar button of a shirt and also having a safety pin as part'thereof for attachment to the necktie. Such an arrangement was relatively complicated and it required that the necktie be fully formed before being attached to the holder. Also the attachment of the assembly to the collar button was insecure and the necktie could he accidentally dislodged from the button. Other devices previously proposed'were of the same character and they were intended to be held on the collar button, which introduced complications both in construction and in use.

The present invention is intended and adapted to overcome the disadvantages and difiiculties inherent in prior devices of the type described, it being among the objects of the invention to provide a necktie support and retainer which is simple in construction and inexpensive.

It is also among the objects of the present invention to provide a device of the character described, which will permit the necktie to appear in its natural position and which can be readily and quickly attached and removed and which will fit into place and be retained even with vigorous movements of the wearer.

, It is further among the objects of the invention to provide a device which is not bulky, which does not materially increase the size of the knot of the tie and which is comfortable to the wearer.

In practicing the invention there is provided a central body portion having a pair of wings extending laterally therefrom with transverse members at the ends of the wings and adapted to retain the ends of the tie. The body itself has a portion which is adapted to hold a pivoted clasp with a spring arrangement to retain the In use the clasp is preferably pivoted so as to embrace the front of the collar band and to grip the same by its spring action. There is also provided an opening in the body to accommodate the collar button so that there is no pressure thereon and no discomfort to the wearer, and shifting laterally is prevented.

'In the accompanying drawing constituting a part hereof and in which like reference characters indicate like parts,

Fig. 3 is a transverse cross-sectional view taken through the body of the support;

Fig. 4 is a plan view of a blank from which the device is formed by folding operations;

Figs. 5 to 9 inclusive show the process whereby the line 11-11 of Fig. l0.

Fig. 11 is a transverse cross-sectional view taken along As more clearly shown in the blank in Fig. 4, there is provided a body 1 of thin metal or plastic material or the like having a relatively large opening 2 therein to accommodate the button of a shirt. A pair of wings 3 and 4 extend laterally therefrom and attached to the ends thereof are bases 5 and 6, respectively, with necks 7 joining them to ends 8 and 9 of the respective wings. The extreme ends10 and 11 of said bases are folded at 12 and 13, respectively.

Extending from body 1 is a mount 14 having a pair of perforated cars 15 and 16 on opposite sides thereof and in staggered relation. End 18 thereof .is a spring member formed by folding said mount along line 17. Mount 14 is also folded along line 19 so that it is substantially parallel to body 1 with spring 18 interposed in between these elements. p

A book clasp 20 formed of wire, as shown in Fig. 2, has one .end 21 formed with, a bent portion 22 and is threaded through ears 15 and 16.' Said bent portion constitutes a latch arrangementfor holding clasp 20 in either of its two positions, namely, that shown in Fig. 2 and that shown in Fig. 10. a

With the clasp in open position as shown in Fig. 3, the necktie is folded around the device as illustrated in the successive steps of Figs. 5 to 9, inclusive. Neckband 25 is folded along lines 26 and the front 27 is wrapped around the end 28. Then said front is looped as shown at 29 around portion 25 and the first knot 30 is formed by tightening the necktie. Then the front is again looped as shown at 31 over knot 30 and it is brought around the rear as shown at 32 and around the portion 33 forming the front of the knot. Then the front is pulled tightly as shown at34 in order to complete the arrangement. In the operation folds 26 are inserted over bases 5 and 6 and within ends 8 and 10 and 9 and 11, respectively. In applying the assembly to a shirt 35, the body is placed alongside the collar button 36 so that it enters opening 2. Then clasp 20 is folded as shown by arrow 37 into position 20'. It is thus securely held by the action of spring 18 permanently in position.

Although the invention has been described setting forth a single specific embodiment thereof, the invention is not to be limited thereto as various changes in the details of construction may be made within the spirit of the invention. The shape and size of the various elements may be varied to a substantial extent and any suitable materials of construction may be used. While most of the elements have been shown as integral in Fig. 4, one may provide a number of elements suitably joined together by well known mechanical means. In place of the clasp 20, a different form of clasp may be used, it being essential that there be an arrangement which will hold the clasp in positive relation to the shirt.

These and other changes in the details of construction may be made without departing from the principles herein set forth and the invention is, therefore, to be broadly construed and not to be limited except by the character of the claims appended hereto.

I claim:

1. A support for four-in-hand ties comprising a body, a pair of wings extending laterally therefrom, transverse holders on the ends of said wings, said holders having the lower endsthereof folded inwardly for retaining tie ends, a central U-shaped mount forming said body and having one leg thereof folded upwardly beassent? twen sa id legs, a clasp-pivoted at the top of said mount and: extending laterally and 1 having a bight around whichdefinedby sai'd' onelegand its upwardly folded part and engaged thereby, the free end of said" clasp adapted to berotated about saidpivot, whereby'a necktie may be knotted around said body with said bigh t; extending laterally from said knot, said clasp adapted to be held in inoperative position while the this being adjusted tot-he collar-ofa shirt and rotated into 'clasping position on the] shirt after said adjustment. r

2'; A supportfor'four-in-hand 'es comprising a body, a: pair of jwings extending laterally therefrom, transverse holders ontheends of said wings, said holders having'the lower ends thereof folded inwardly for. T tainin'g tie ends; a central u shaped mount forming said body andhaving one leg thereof folded upwardly between said legs, a clasp pivoted at the top of said mount and extending laterally-andhaving a bight around, which ati'e may-lie folded, an intermediate portion of said clasp having-tan offset, said offset being in the space defined by said one leg and its upwardly folded part andengagedthereby, the, free end of said clasp adapted to be rotated about said pivot, anopening in said'body to accommodate the button of, a shirt, whereby a necktie may be knotted around said. body with said bight extending laterally, from said knot, said clasp adapted to be held in inoperative position while the tie is being adjusted to the collar of a shirt and rotated into clasping position on the shift aftersaid adjustment.

3. A support for four-in-hand ties comprising a body, a pair of wings extending laterally therefrom, transverse holders on the ends of said wings, said holders having the lower endsthereof folded inwardly for retaining tie ends,'a central U-shaped mount forming said body and having one leg thereof folded; upwardly between said g a lasp p ed at the top fsaid. mount. and extending laterally and having a bight around which a tie y e f ded an; in ermediate por ion of s i clasp having an offset, said oflset being in the space defined by said one legand its upwardly-folded part and engaged thereby, ears on opposite sides of said one leg, said clasp being mounted in said ears, the free end of said clasp adapted to be rotated about said pivot, whereby a necktie may be knotted around said body with said bight extending laterally from said knot, said claspadapted to beheldi'n inoperative position while a the tie is being adjusted to the eollarof a shirt and rotated intoclasping position on the shirt after saidadjustment.

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